Elizabeth Q. Rye

Detention Officer

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

Phoenix, AZ

11.2004 - 10.2020

Provide courteous and informative customer service to public and inmates.
Train and evaluate work of staff members when needed.
Maintain peace within jail; processes inmates into and out of facility; prepare and maintain inmate records; search and fingerprint inmates; ensure sick or injured inmates receive medical attention; maintain inmate property records; inspect facility housing units for security and cleanliness; inspect inmate mail to gather intelligence and search for contraband; issue supplies for inmates; respond to emergency situations.
Monitor control room security cameras for officer and inmate movement; log movements; participate in fire drills; ensure doors are opened and closed with safety and security in mind; operate control panels that accesses movement throughout facility; answer telephone; ensure security is not breached; observe/monitor inmates during recreation and visitation periods.
Maintain visual observation and document inmates within housing units, provide food and facilitate medical attention to inmates, escort inmates to court and appointments.
Perform intake of inmates by accepting inmates from arresting officer; log and store inmate property; search inmates for contraband; prepare inmate files; perform finger printing; take mug shots; escort inmates to initial appearance (IA) court, supervise and document release conditions for inmates; assist in safe cell and four point bed placement of inmates. DNA collection as mandated by courts.
Translator for Spanish speakers (fluent in written and oral communication)
Performs other duties as assigned.

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